Bulletin No. 1, 2024

CUHK celebrated its ‘jiazi’ (diamond jubilee) last year. Six decades on, the barren hills that were desolate have now flourished into a comprehensive research university. In Hong Kong, CUHK is an ideal institution for parents and students. The University’s international rankings are rising steadily, with its inbound and outbound exchanges becoming more frequent. Thanks to the foresight of its predecessors, the University's mission of bringing together China and the West, bilingual education, unique collegiate system and all-round education have cultivated generations of sincere, honest and outstanding young people for society. Six decades of fond memories are worth recounting. The first edition of Chinese University Bulletin this year chronicles CUHK’s 60 th anniversary celebration events, as well as achievements over the past six decades. The edition includes an interview with the chairperson of the Anniversary Celebration Steering Committee Lina Yan who shares her close bonding with her alma mater, highlights of the events preparation, and her expectations of the University. The most beautiful scenery of CUHK is people. In this regard, we showcase eight interviews with members of the CUHK community from different generations from the CUHK 60 th Anniversary Oral History Project, including members of senior management, professors, staff members and alumni. The interviews document their vivid personal histories which are parts of macro-history of the University. Six decades, an entire ‘jiazi’ , symbolise both the end and the beginning of a cycle. At this juncture, let us look back and reflect on our history as well as looking forward to the next brilliant ‘jiazi’ . 1963—2023 Brilliant six decades revisited   3